Pennsylvania mom 'obsessed' with vegan diet charged with endangering 11-month-old son after feeding him fruits and nuts

A Pennsylvania mom who became "obsessed" with the vegan diet has been charged with endangering her 11-month-old son.

A Pennsylvania mom who became "obsessed" with the vegan diet has been charged with endangering her 11-month-old son.

Elizabeth Hawk's baby developed a rash "so bad that the child was scratching his skin off" after being restricted to a diet of fruits and nuts, according to state police. Hawk allegedly refused to use a cream to treat the rash.

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Elizabeth Hawk was "obsessed" with a vegan diet, according to authorities. (facebook)

Doctors found in August that the baby is developmentally disabled and can't crawl because he's malnourished, according to a police complaint.

Elizabeth Hawk's Facebook page is filled with dietary tips and commentary. In August, the Farmington resident posted a recipe for soup that "tasted like a little piece of heaven." The soup featured corn, avocados, carrots and onions.

She had also shared a post that read, "We kill billions of animals, destroy rainforests, poison the environment and sell you products that are killing you. Thanks for the support! - The Meat Industry."

The strict diet for the child prompted Hawk's estranged husband to contact Fayette County child welfare workers. The infant was immediately hospitalized.